Jet 321486 Geared Head Lathe with Taper Attachment

Product Description

The JET 321486 is a geared head engine lathe with a factory-installed taper attachment, designed for precision turning operations in industrial and heavy-duty machine shop environments. The taper attachment allows machinists to cut accurate internal and external tapers without offsetting the tailstock, preserving alignment for subsequent operations. At 7,100 pounds, this is a full-size production lathe built for demanding, continuous-duty use. It is sized for an 18-inch swing over the bed with 80 inches between centers, making it suitable for large-diameter and long-workpiece applications. Installation and operation require qualified machine tool technicians or millwrights.

The JET 321486 is intended for professional machine shops, toolrooms, maintenance facilities, and industrial production environments. The integrated taper attachment expands the machine's capability beyond standard straight turning, supporting shaft work, morse taper bores, and angled feature machining. This lathe is suited to facilities running ferrous and non-ferrous materials across a range of part sizes. Given the machine weight and footprint, it is typically installed on a reinforced concrete floor with anchor bolting per the manufacturer's foundation specifications.

Key Features

• Factory-installed taper attachment for accurate internal and external taper cutting
• Geared head drive system provides positive power transmission across spindle speed ranges
• Full-size engine lathe configuration supports large-diameter and long-workpiece turning
• Heavy cast iron construction at 7,100 pounds for rigidity and vibration damping during cuts
• Designed for continuous-duty industrial and toolroom use

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-configured production lathe for industrial machine shop and toolroom installations requiring integrated taper-turning capability.

Installation Notes

Installation of this machine requires qualified millwrights or machine tool technicians. At 7,100 pounds, rigging equipment rated for the full machine weight is required for placement. The lathe should be leveled on a reinforced concrete floor and anchored per the manufacturer's installation documentation before any power connection is made. Electrical hookup must comply with applicable local codes and NFPA 70 (NEC) requirements and should be performed by a licensed electrician.

Technical Specifications

• Weight: 7,100 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 1
• UPC: 662755515149

Standard Information

• Brand: JET
• Manufacturer Part Number: 321486